Pope promotes Capiz archbishop to cardinal
Advincula, along with 12 other new cardinals, will be elevated in a consistory on Nov. 28, the pope said during his Oct. 25 (PH time) Angelus at the Vatican.
Ursula’s death toll rises to 47
Typhoon Ursula left 47 people dead, while nine remain missing, at least 140 injured and more than P1B in damages
“Ursula” left 13 dead, 6 missing in Iloilo and Capiz
A total of thirteen fatalities were recorded in Iloilo and Capiz provinces after Typhoon Ursula barged into northern Panay Island last December 25. Six others are still missing.
W. Visayas coastal waters remain red-tide free
The coastal waters of Panay and Negros Island remain safe from toxic red tide, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
Good sanitation pushed to combat polio in W. Visayas
To stop the recurrence of the polio virus, immunization coverage must be strengthened and coupled with good sanitation practices, according to the Department of Health – Region 6.